Greeks Begin Voting In Election That May Determine Fate Of Europe
The conservative New Democracy party and the far-left Syriza present a stark choice for a beleaguered Greek public:
Tiny Turnout Reported In 2nd Day Of Egyptian Vote
Very low turnout was reported Sunday in the second day of Egypt's presidential runoff.
Week Ahead: Greek Election Results, FOMC Meeting To Set Tone For Asian Markets
Asian stock markets advanced for the second straight week on expectations that major central banks in the world would act to tackle deteriorating global economic conditions.
France Wants EU Growth Package Worth ?120B This Year
With French President Francois Hollande's Socialist Party appearing likely to cement its hold on the country's government in elections on Sunday, the Journal du Dimanche has reported that France wants the European Union to agree on growth-boosting measures worth ?120 billion ($151 billion) this year.
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Aung San Suu Kyi has arrived in Oslo to accept the Nobel Peace Prize, which she was awarded over 20 years ago.
Tunisia Still Has Arab Spring In Its Step Despite Religious Protests, Violence
Even following this week's violence over blasphemous art, Tunisians remain fairly optimistic about their country's progress.
Europe's Future Hangs On Who's Got The Best Bluff
Political brinksmanship is a common feature of modern democratic politics. Nowhere on the planet, however, is the convoluted logic of basing your electoral strategy on claiming the other guy is bluffing seen as splendidly as in Greece.
What Egypt?s Soft Coup Means For The Presidential Elections
This Saturday and Sunday, Egyptians will head for polling station to choose who will be their first democratically elected president, but they are faced with a hard choice now that the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces, or SCAF, has seized greater control.
Indian Presidential Election: Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee Is Ruling Alliance?s Candidate
The ruling Congress-led United Progressive Alliance (UPA) in India Friday announced that Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee would be its candidate for the presidential elections slated for July 19.
As Greece Nears Historic Election, Europe Watches Warily
At stake is nothing less than Greece?s financial survival and the viability of the euro zone currency bloc.
Chinese Shares Gain On Stimulus Hopes
Stock markets in Hong Kong and China advanced Friday as weak U.S. economic data and worsening euro zone crisis raised hopes that the major central banks would act to tackle deteriorating global economic conditions.
Nikkei Rises But Remains Cautious Amid Euro Zone Worries
Japan's Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose Friday but maintained a cautious tone as investors await the Greek elections.
Central Banks Ready Response To A Greek Election Shock
The major powers' central banks have prepared measures to head off disaster in the financial markets after Sunday's Greek election by providing liquidity and preventing a credit squeeze, G20 officials say.
World economies prepare for panic after Greek polls
Authorities in the world's major economies are preparing for a possible market storm or public panic after cliffhanger Greek elections this weekend, officials said on Thursday, should radical leftists win and cast doubt on the nation's future in the euro zone.
Egyptians Outraged By Parliament Dissolution; Muslim Brotherhood Warns Of 'Dark Tunnel'
Many Egyptians are outraged following the Supreme Court's decision to dissolve the lower house of parliament, temporarily transferring power to the Military Council until new elections are held.
UN Holds Back Support For Mali Intervention
The U.N. has stopped short of supporting a request from African leaders for a military intervention in politically unstable Mali until more information is obtained about the operation.
Oil Rises After OPEC Maintains Current Production Ceiling
Brent crude futures turned positive while U.S. oil extended gains on Thursday after news that OPEC had agreed to keep its collective oil output ceiling unchanged for the second half of the year at 30 million barrels per day, according to a delegate to the conference.
'Fiscal Cliff' Fears Weigh Heavy On Advertising Growth: Report
Fear of an impending fiscal cliff and uncertainty about November's presidential elections has led to a 0.8 percent projected dampening of marketing spending in 2012, according to a Thursday report from Pivotal Research Group.
Florida's Gov. Scott, Leading Voter Purge, Was Almost Barred From Voting In 2006
The confusion arose because Florida Gov. Rick Scott shares a birthday with a deceased man whose full name was also Richard Scott.
Israel's Blockade Of Gaza Puts Palestinian Children's Health At Risk: Report
A new report from two international aid organizations says that Israel's five-year blockade of the Gaza Strip has led to severe contamination of the region's drinking water, resulting in numerous health issues that particularly affect Palestinian children.
Egyptian Court Dissolves One-Third Of Parliament, Paving Way For Mubarak Official To Run
Egypt's High Constitutional Court ruled that the election of one-third of Egypt's parliament was unconstitutional, which could effectively disband the legislative body while its still in its infancy
Aung San Suu Kyi Begins European Tour, As Sectarian Violence Threatens Her Homeland
As Suu Kyi tries to become the face of a ?new? Burma, striving for democratic reforms, the country?s western province of Rakhine remains under a state of emergency.
US Urges Cambodia To Hold Free Elections
The U.S. Tuesday urged Cambodia to allow full participation in the general elections next year and also free the 13 women being imprisoned for protesting a property development.
Asian Stocks Fall On Disappointing US Data, Spanish Debt Downgrade
Asian markets fell Thursday as weak retail sales data by the U.S. Commerce Department and Spanish debt downgrade by Moody's weighed down on investor sentiment.
From Gingrich To Romney: Sheldon Adelson Gives $10 Million To Pro-Romney Super PAC
Adelson, the billionaire casino mogul who extended Newt Gingrich's presidential bid by pouring millions into the pro-Gingrich Winning Our Future super PAC, has given $10 million to the Mitt Romney-supporting Restore Our Future super PAC.
Loyalists 'Foiled' In Ivory Coast Coup Plot
A plot to overthrow the government of the Ivory Coast by ex-military officers loyal to the former president has been foiled, Ivorian authorities said.
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